Evidence-based guidelines for the management of epilepsy.

abstract：Background:Hypophysitis occurs predominantly in women, usually during pregnancy or postpartum period. Hypophysitis involving the anterior pituitary often presents with adrenal insufficiency. Design/Methods:We describe a 43-year-old woman who presented with recurrent episodes of alteration of sensorium due to hyponatre...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Baby N,Varghese P,Kunnathuparambil SG,Kuriakose AM

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pericallosal lipomas (PCLs) are rare tumors of the central nervous system. They may be associated with some parenchymal and vascular anomalies of brain. Magnetic resonance imaging is the modality of choice to assess the extent of the PCLs and possible concomitant malformations such as callosal agenesis/disgenesis. Com...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Erbay MF,Tecellioglu M

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONTEXT:Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) is widely applied in the evaluation of cerebral vessels. Contrast enhancement in cerebral CTA without care or test bolus is not always sufficient for high-quality images. AIMS:Evaluation of the possibilities of calculation of scan delay for cerebral CTA in case of subarac...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Lukosevicius S,Basevicius A,Tamasauskas A

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rosai Dorfman disease (RDD), also known as sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy, is a benign histiocytic proliferative disorder mainly affecting the lymph nodes. Although several cases of extra-nodal involvement have been reported previously, central nervous system involvement, particularly in the absence ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Krishnamoorthy V,Parmar CF,Panikar D

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Until now, only one gestational tumefactive demyelinating lesion (TDL) has been described. Here we report two TDL cases occurring during and after the pregnancy. A 26-year-old 6-week pregnant woman developed a 3-cm left frontotemporoparietal subcortical TDL with inhomogeneous partial enhancement. Brain biopsy revealed...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Plantone D,Piantadosi C,Ruggieri S,Anelli V,Koudriavtseva T

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumefactive demyelination is a phenomenon involving the radiographic resemblance of an acute demyelinating process in the central nervous system to neoplasia. Although this has been described and characterized for multiple sclerosis, it has been reported in a few cases in patients with acute disseminated encephalomyel...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Z Ghali MG

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the aging population in our country, symptomatic osteoporotic compression fractures are increasingly common. Osteolytic compression fractures from spinal metastasis are also becoming more frequently seen because of the longer life expectancy from improvements in chemotherapy. Percutaneous vertebroplasty with PMMA...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Hee HT

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two siblings with Allgrove's syndrome and extrapyramidal features. Though various neurological abnormalities have been described in this disorder, we report the first patient of Allgrove's syndrome associated with dystonia and chorea. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Jacob A,Parameswaran K,Kishore A

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present report highlights an unusual presentation of vitamin B12 deficiency--recurrent seizures in a 26-year-old man. His symptoms responded to parenteral vitamin B12 therapy. The relevant literature is reviewed. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Kumar S

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinical symptoms and radiologic characteristics of gliomatosis cerebri (GC) are non-specific and the condition may be confused with other central nervous system diseases. We report three patients with GC; all the three patients had involvement of more than three lobes and the deep white matter, as well as bilateral i...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Brandão RA,de Carvalho GT,de Azeredo Coutinho CA,Christo PP,Santiago CF,Santos Mdo C,de Sousa AA

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Genetic factors may play a role in the susceptibility of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). The present case-control study hypothesized that genetic polymorphisms in tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF-α) gene may affect the risk of ICH. Materials and Methods:In this study, we investigated the association of four ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Kumar P,Misra S,Kumar A,Faruq M,Vivekanandhan S,Srivastava AK,Prasad K

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Traumatic injury to the spine can be a complex diagnostic and therapeutic entity often with devastating consequences. Outside of the isolated vertebral column injury costs; annual costs associated with spinal cord injury (SCI) are estimated to exceed $9.7 billion. Objective:To identify the 100 most-cited ar...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Tariq MB,Wu OC,Agulnick MA,Kasliwal MK

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twenty seven patients with hemifacial spasm (HFS) and sixteen patients with blepharospasm (BS) having mean Jankovic disability rating scale score of 2.56+0.58 SD and 2.81+0.54 SD, respectively, were treated with botulinum toxin A (BTX-A) injections. The total number of injection sessions were ninety one with relief re...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Thussu A,Barman CR,Prabhakar S

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic third Ventriculostomy (ETV) is one of the surgical options for obstructive hydrocephalus. There are varying opinions about results of ETV in infants. We are therefore presenting the results of ETV in 54 infants. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A prospective study of 54 infants undergoing ETV in our institu...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Yadav YR,Jaiswal S,Adam N,Basoor A,Jain G

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are more than 10 million persons with epilepsy (PWE) in India. Despite availability of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), there is a large treatment gap varying from 50 to 70% among PWE. For treatable epilepsy, this gap can be attributed to poor education, poverty, cultural beliefs, stigma, and poor healthcare infrastr...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Dixit AB,Banerjee J,Chandra PS,Tripathi M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Fluid management during intracranial surgery is an important concern. The type of fluid used can have biochemical and metabolic effects during intraoperative management. However, it is yet to be known whether biochemical and metabolic effects have an influence on the clinical outcome of a patient. Objective...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Bhagat H,Singhal V,Dash HH,Mahajan S,Mishra N,Pandia MP

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) is a form of neuromodulation for patients with drug-refractory epilepsy (DRE), in whom extensive preoperative evaluation fails to localize the epileptogenic zone. VNS is often compared to Corpus callosotomy (CC) in terms of both indications and efficacy. However, VNS represents ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Chandra PS,Samala R,Agrawal M,Doddamani RS,Ramanujam B,Tripathi M

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Due to the paucity of quick, cognitive screening tools available in India that are independent of cultural and educational influences, a 6-item paper and pencil test, covering areas of memory, executive functioning, attention, and visuospatial ability domains - the Neuropsychological Evaluation Screening Too...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Chopra S,Kaur H,Pandey RM,Nehra A

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The natural history of glucose intolerance (GI) in patients with acromegaly undergoing surgical treatment has not been fully understood. This study was aimed to unravel the prevalence and predictors of recovery from GI in these patients in a prospective multivariate model. Materials and Methods:Patients with...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Dutta P,Hajela A,Gupta P,Rai A,Sachdeva N,Mukherjee KK,Pathak A,Dhandapani S

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No Indian studies have focused on the clinical aspects of tremor. AIMS:To study the distribution of various etiological types of tremor disorders at a Movement Disorders clinic of a large, tertiary care hospital in India and to study the clinical characteristics of essential tremor [ET]. SETTING AND DESIGN...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Shukla G,Behari M

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a well described entity in adults. In pediatric age group the presentation of disease can vary depending on the age of patients and is less frequently reported. AIM:The aim of this study is to describe the clinical features, investigations, treatment and outcome...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Roy AG,Vinayan KP,Kumar A

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two rare cases of primary intracranial plasma cell granuloma. The tumors probably arose from the dura and involved the cerebral parenchyma. These patients presented with clinical features of raised intracranial pressure and there was focal neurological deficit. The management issues are discussed. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Shenoy SN,Raja A

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stroke is a common but under recognized complication of neurocysticercosis (NCC). We report six patients having NCC who presented with stroke. All patients were young with no vascular risk factors. The arteritis which resulted in ischaemic infarct in these patients was related to the presence and severity of arachnoid...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Jha S,Kumar V

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Symptomatic neurosyphilis (NS) can have varied syndromic presentations: Meningitis, meningovascular and parenchymatous involvement. AIMS:To evaluate the different types of clinical syndrome of NS in a tertiary care hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This was a study of clinical profile of 16 patients with NS, ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Kayal AK,Goswami M,Das M,Paul B

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrical injuries are rare. A case with persistent alteration in mental functions following an electrical injury is reported. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Garg RK,Nag D,Agarwal A,Saxena S

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to make a correct diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD), it is essential to exclude atypical parkinsonian features, such as early dementia, fall, and autonomic dysfunction. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which is a systemic inflammatory disorder, although most patients present in a polyarticular manner...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Lee KW,Chien CF,Wu MN,Lai CL,Liou LM

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Neuroendoscopy has become an integral part of neurosurgery, in particular in the ventricular system. Obstructive hydrocephalus secondary to intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) is a good indication for neuroendoscopic surgery. We evaluated its efficacy and limitations in these patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Du...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Chen HC,Chuang CC,Tzaan WC,Hsu PW

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies have shown the detrimental effect of increased temperature on brain injury. Fever is common after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). The term 'central fever' is often used when no cause is identified. AIM:The aim of the study was to determine the correlation of fever with third ventricular shift in 61 ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Deogaonkar A,De Georgia M,Bae C,Abou-Chebl A,Andrefsky J

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurological manifestations of brucellosis are rare. Twelve cases of brucellosis with neurological involvement are being presented. The underlying mechanism has been discussed. ...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Srivastava VK,Ansari MG

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pain-related studies have mainly been performed through traditional methods, which lack the rigorous analysis of anatomical locations. Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) is a noninvasive method detecting neural activity, and has the ability to precisely locate related activations in vivo. Moreover,...

journal_title：Neurology India

authors： Yuan W,Ming Z,Rana N,Hai L,Chen-wang J,Shao-hui M

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00